U.S. Education Department Faces Increased Scrutiny from Incoming Democratic Congress

Following landslide victories in the midterm elections, incoming congressional Democrats are poised to launch new investigations into the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon. The scrutiny is expected to focus on the department's handling of student loans, including processing delays and the implementation of forgiveness and repayment programs, as well as its actions against colleges regarding research funding and diversity initiatives.